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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 399.94 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 399.94 and 151.26 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 399.94 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/399.94 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 399.94 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 60,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,494.92/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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